Delete an Attribute

You might want to delete an attribute from the schema

• After merging two trees and resolving attribute differences
• Anytime an attribute has become obsolete

NOTE:  Note: You cannot remove an attribute from an existing class. You can remove an attribute only if you don't save your changes while adding optional attributes.

1. Ensure that the attribute you want to delete is not in use by any object.

   NOTE:  NDS Schema Manager will not allow you to delete an attribute that is in use by any class.

   1. From the NDS Schema Manager window, double-click the attribute.

   2. In the Attribute Information window, view the Classes Using Attribute list.

   3. When you are finished viewing the attribute information, choose Close.

2. From the NDS Schema Manager window, highlight the attribute.

3. Click Object > Delete Attribute.

4. Verify that the attribute you want to delete appears in the Delete Attribute window, and then click Yes.